Kick It Into High Gear With Knee-High Boots

Winter will be here before you know it, but don’t despair: when you make your way across the slushy streets you can still do it with impeccable style and panache. Just because you’re protecting your toes against the frosty cold conditions, it doesn’t mean you have to lose your fashionista street cred. Rock out with a pair of badass boots, and show that it won’t rain (or snow) on your parade, and you’ll remain fiercely in style no matter what season it is.

Diane Von Furstenburg Yvonne Tall Boot

Katherine Heigl

Diane Von Furstenburg Yvonne Tall Boot

Color-blocking will be here long after summer has faded away. You can continue to spot this hot trend even when the weather is at its iciest. The rust orange shade of Katherine Heigl’s knee-high boots pops even more against a camel-colored coat and creamy scarf. Boots by Diane Von Furstenburg encapsulate the chic glamor of Heigl’s look. The Yvonne Tall Boot in burnt orange suede will attract people’s attention with its vibrant shade, and hold it even longer with its clean, traditional lines. Make the look even more iconic by pairing them with a classis trench coat.

Vaneli for Jildor Zelema Tall Boot

Camille Grammer

Vaneli For Jildor Zelema Tall Boot

Your basic black boot can still have plenty of flare. Vaneli for Jildor specializes in sleekly stylish shoes with an extra touch of pizazz. The simple, streamlined silhouette of the Zelema Tall Boot in black suede is jazzed up with the flirtatious detail of sweetly sexy black bows running up the back. If you’re not feeling adventurous enough to go the pirate chic route like Camille Grammer, try pairing these bow-bedecked boots with skinny jeans and a black ballet neck top for a look that perfectly toes the line between edgy and demure.

Kelsi Dagger Rover Tall Boot

Cindy Crawford

Kelsi Dagger Rover Tall Boot

Some people travel in style even when they’re flying commercial, like iconic supermodel Cindy Crawford. She dresses up jeans and a basic black shirt with edgy, studded leather boots. Kelsi Dagger can help you get a look that is similarly rock and roll. The Rover Tall Boot in black suede spices up a basic black boot with a studded cap toe and strap embellishment. You may want to skip the airport in these though, lest you accidentally set off the metal detector with your stylish studded kicks.

Being practical doesn’t mean you have to be boring. Dress for the elements in sassy knee-high boots with a stylistic edge. You’ll fight off the winter doldrums in these seriously kickin’ boots.